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Neil Simon at an event for Breaking and Entering (2006)

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Neil Simon

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  • When did Neil Simon die?
    August 26, 2018
  • How did Neil Simon die?
    Pneumonia
  • How old was Neil Simon when he died?
    91 years old
  • Where did Neil Simon die?
    New York City, New York, USA
  • When was Neil Simon born?
    July 4, 1927
  • Where was Neil Simon born?
    The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
  • What was Neil Simon's birth name?
    Marvin Neil Simon
  • How tall was Neil Simon?
    6 feet 2 inches, or 1.87 meters
  • What was Neil Simon known for?
    The Odd Couple, The Sunshine Boys, Murder by Death, and The Goodbye Girl
  • Was Neil Simon married?
    He was married to Elaine Joyce from September 11, 1999 to August 26, 2018, Diane Lander from February 10, 1990 to April 22, 1998, Diane Lander from January 13, 1987 to August 12, 1988, Marsha Mason from October 25, 1973 to July 7, 1983, and Joan Baim from September 10, 1953 to July 17, 1973.
  • Did Neil Simon have children?
    Yes, 5 children, including Ellen Simon (68), Taylor Joyce Van, Michael Francis Levoff, Bryn Lander Simon, and Nancy Simon
  • Did Neil Simon have siblings?
    Yes, 1 sibling, Danny Simon
  • Who were Neil Simon's relatives?
    Nicola Florimbi (Grandchild), Andrew Leland (Grandchild), and Sophia Florimbi (Grandchild)
  • How many awards did Neil Simon win?
    10 awards
  • How many award nominations did Neil Simon receive?
    28 nominations

Known for

Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau in The Odd Couple (1968)
The Odd Couple
7.6
  • Writer
  • 1968
Murder by Death (1976)
Murder by Death
7.2
  • Writer
  • 1976
Richard Dreyfuss and Marsha Mason in The Goodbye Girl (1977)
The Goodbye Girl
7.4
  • Writer
  • 1977
The Sunshine Boys (1975)
The Sunshine Boys
7.1
  • Writer(uncredited)
  • 1975

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